TIJUCA FOREST MODERATE HIKE

TIJUCA FOREST MODERATE HIKE

2,5-3h hike in the tropical rainforest. Hike Tijuca National Park, visit the highest waterfall, hidden cave & cool off under a waterfall. Discover Rio’s secret rainforest gems with history & adventure!

• Includes HIKING and FITNESS is REQUIRED.
• Level: MODERATE > Total duration: approx. 5 to 6h >
•  Hike: 2,5-3h/6,4km(3.85mi)gain: 448m(1469ft)

• Approx. 2,5-3h hikeat TIJUCA FOREST NATIONAL PARK
• Circuit hike in the main sector of the National Park
• Discover grottos in the rainforest
• Waterfalls after the hike

In this Tijuca Forest tour circuit, we will visit a variety of attractions in the Tijuca Forest National Park that are not well known so it has a more exclusive touch. In a walk of approximately 6 km, we will hike along trails made in 19th century, a period when this area was occupied by coffee plantations and you’ll discover and learn the history and curiosities about Tijuca National Park, the largest replanted urban forest in the world.

Along the circuit you will visit the Cascatinha Taunay (largest waterfall in theNational Park), the Mayrink Chapel (built in 1850), the Cova da Onça Suspension Bridge, the Eucalyptus Forest (which houses an old slave cemetery) and theMo rcego’s Grotto (largest gneiss cave in Brazil).

After this moment you will have the opportunity to cool off at the Baronesa Cascade waterfall, and then start the journey back to the starting point passing the former residence of Barão d’Escragnolle, one of the park’s manager in the past (now The Esquilos restaurant) and also the Wallace Fountain, with a sculpturere presenting Goodness, Charity, Sobriety and Simplicity, a gift from the English philanthropist Richard Wallace to Brazil and produced in France in 1870.

This circuit combines adventure, history, nature, a waterfall shower, among other things, passing through some how hidden spots and attractions that reveal the richness and personality of Rio de Janeiro and its tropical rainforest.

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INCLUDES: transport from designated hotels (South Zone), Tour Guide (English/Portuguese), insurance

NOT INCLUDED: food/drinks, transport out of the desiganted areas and meeting points

Total duration: Half-day, approx 5 to 6h.

Pickups: start from 08:00am (according to your location)

Everyday

Age: recommended 10+

Collective or Private options

Maximum size of the group: 6 participants

Cancellation policy: until 24h before e tour stars, full refund. Less than 24h or no show, no refund

We recommend not taking the tour on days you have already important appointments (flights, othertours, etc), as delay may occur.